landscaping

Terrific Trailing Baskets

$5.49

The Terrific Trailers Mix produces cascades of blue and pink with a dash of sunny yellow flowers that are perfect for hanging baskets, patio pots, deck planters, and window boxes. These seven varieties are a fabulous mix of color, form and texture. Baskets started by seed have a "natural" look. Terrific Trailers will provide a waterfall of floral delight that will show off all summer. You can start seed indoors or you can also seed your planters directly. Keep the soil moist and in direct light. This packet contains in excess of 15,000 seeds, so go for it! Plant 1 to 2 weeks before the average last frost. Some of the varieties contained in this mix are Blue Bird, Moss Verbena, Lobelia Cascade Mix, Maiden Pinks, Nolana paradoxa, Dianthus deltoides and Creeping Zinnia. ... additional information

Monkshood The Monkshood, 'Aconitum napellus', is a wonderfully different perennial for your shade garden. Monkshood perform best in shade under trees or on the east or north side of a house. The flowers occur in clusters along tall spikes. Flowers are deep blue to blue and have 1 to 2 inch high hoods. Monkshood takes 2 to 3 years to bloom from seed. They bloom from late summer into early fall. Monkshood prefers shady locations. They will withstand sun, but they must be watered constantly. Monkshood requires soils that are high in organic matter and the soil must be moist, but not soggy. Plant in late fall or early spring. They are used for cut flowers and shade gardens.